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I finally got my buggy done, and now need to be able to get it to and from the trails. I had a CTD w/ towed pretty much anything I had behind it (including 2 rigs on a GN). I prefer towing a GN vs a TAG, however I'm looking for people's experience with the GN and the HEMI. I have a 2500 QC SWB 4x4 w/ 4.10s and the auto. I've pulled about 6500lbs on a TAG for about 500 miles and I was pleasantly surprised at how well the HEMI did. What can I expect when towing the GN weighing about 5K then my buggy and maybe a small pop-up camper on it? I'm estimating total weight being about 9K give or take. I know Dodge says I can tow 10750lbs w/ my setup. Keep in mind my truck is stock, and will remain stock except for a CAI and Exhaust (I have a lifetime warranty on 95% of the truck). Thanks!!
Mine: 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT QC/SB 4X4 4.10s K&N 63 Series CAI Flowmaster 50HD Dual Side Exit Wifes: 2005 Dodge Durango SLT - Yup...its a Hemi... |
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck owner  |
It might be a pain, but I would weigh each separately on a trucker's scale to be sure of the weight. As long as you don't exceed the tow limitations, you'll be fine.
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Hey Fritz...you heading wheeling at Rausch Creek? Your hemi will pull that 9k# without any issues. Mileage will be in the single digits though. I have towed my lifted 4x4 Astro on a heavy bumper pull trailer and had a 4x4 four wheeler in the bed and it pulled with no issues even with one of the rear caliper stuck on! I averaged about 8.5 mpg in 3rd running any speed I wanted.
 2003 Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4x4, Hemi, 5 speed auto, 3.73 gears and limited slip. |
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SWEET!! I'm glad to hear that it shouldnt be a problem towing the 9K. Yeah, I'm headed to RC hopefully before the years over. I also am gonna head down to Crozet and Big Dogs in VA. I have my TAG now, and between the buggy and the trailer I'm figuring at most its 5K, including my spare parts.
Mine: 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT QC/SB 4X4 4.10s K&N 63 Series CAI Flowmaster 50HD Dual Side Exit Wifes: 2005 Dodge Durango SLT - Yup...its a Hemi... |
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When are you looking to hit VA? '03 Black SLT QC SWB 4x4 Off-Road -- 35 x 12.50 Dick Cepek FCII's on 17 x 9 Centerline Dorsals -- AirAid Intake System w/ AMSOIL synthetic filter -- Comp 260 cam -- Manley springs, retainers, & pushrods -- JBA Cat-4ward mids -- Borla cat-back exhaust --Superchips -- Mark VIII e-fan w/ FK60 -- 8.2mm Taylors-- 180 deg t-stat -- AMSOIL -- Torsion bar lift (re-keyed) -- Bilstein 5125 shocks (BE5-6140-T5 front / BE5-6248-H5 rear) -- Hella Black Magics -- bunch of other stuff Coming soon: Rough Country X-Lift up front, Deaver progressive leaf springs in back, and longer Bilsteins all around. "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill HTC Titan killer    |
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There is an open wheel down in Crozet in March and June of next year, and I plan to hit up all 4 Big Dog events. Mine: 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT QC/SB 4X4 4.10s K&N 63 Series CAI Flowmaster 50HD Dual Side Exit Wifes: 2005 Dodge Durango SLT - Yup...its a Hemi... |
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